Alerts:  Nov. 12, 2024: Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak confirmed in Spokane County. SRHD urges parents and pregnant people to vaccinate. Read the press release.

Where Does MRC Work in Our Community?

While MRC of Spokane County stands ready to respond to emergency events ranging from disaster response to disease outbreaks, volunteer efforts do not stop there. MRC volunteers share their knowledge and skills at various community events and trainings as well. Examples of current and past activities and responses are listed below.

Community Events

  • Bloomsday medical stations
  • Vaccination clinics
  • Community preparedness and safety fairs

Emergency Response

  • Provide medical shelter support during declared emergencies
  • Assist Spokane Regional Health District with disease outbreaks
  • Support other requests from partner agencies

Community Trainings

The MRC of Spokane County provides no-cost trainings for area businesses and organizations about naloxone, the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention method, and Stop the Bleed. Each training is about an hour in length, plus time for Q&A. There is no charge for these trainings.

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